Dominus Napa Valley (ex Ch 2024) 2007

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dominus
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley (ex Ch 2024)
Vintage:
 
2007
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Yountville, Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.1%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 94%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Petit Verdot 3%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 98/100; Wine Enthusiast 97; Wine & Spirits 96; Jancis Robinson 18. 5/20; James Suckling 93

Tasting Note
Deep ruby; aromas of black currant, black cherry, cedar, licorice and incense. Full-bodied, concentrated palate with silky yet firm tannins, savory herbs and spice, bright freshness and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese roast pork (char siu), spicy Sichuan beef.

Production Method
Grapes dry‑farmed at the Napanook estate; minimal-intervention vinification; matured ~18 months in French oak (approximately 40% new).

Vineyard Info
Dominus Estate, founded by Christian Moueix on the historic Napanook vineyard in Yountville (Napa Valley). Produces Bordeaux-style blends and is renowned for precision and age-worthiness.